School Traffic Guard

SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDDEFINITION: Under direction, regulates and directs the movement of school children at a street intersection, paying particular attention to their safety; does other related duties. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the safety precautions to be taken in the movement and direction of children at intersections. Knowledge of the types of conditions requiring police intervention. Ability to deal with children, to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations, and to become familiar with rules and laws pertinent to the work. Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. .
 

 EXAMPLES OF WORK: 

Assists and protects children at a street intersection. Patrols school children, studies traffic conditions at assigned street intersection and recommends changes in rules to improve these conditions. Notifies the proper authorities, in cases requiring police action, or medical attention. Keeps records.  Prepares reports. Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units

 LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

On Call
 
No Benefits

Must be able to stand for a period of 1.25 hours in the morning and 45 minutes in the afternoon.

Must be flexible with work schedule and available from 12:30-1:15pm for early dismissal, holidays and emergency days.

Must be able to work in all kinds of weather.

This position is a 10-month position from September to June.